Michael Sweet gets Married!

Michael Sweet and Lisa were married on January 8, 2010 at a private ceremony at Longwood Events, State Room, in Boston Massachusetts, with their families and closest friends by their side.

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STRYPER T-SHIRT IN HOT TOPIC STORES!

The Stryper “Whip It” T-Shirts (Ellen Page’s character, Bliss Cavender, wears a Stryper t-shirt in several scenes in the film) is now available at “Hot Topic” stores nationwide!

Support stores that support Stryper.

LOCATION	CITY	STATE
Superstition Springs Cent	Mesa	AZ
Puente Hills Mall	City of Industry	CA
The Galleria at South Bay	Redondo Beach	CA
Montclair Plaza	Montclair	CA
Mall at Victor Valley	Victorville	CA
Lakewood Center Mall	Lakewood	CA
Glendale Galleria	Glendale	CA
Irvine Spectrum	Irvine	CA
Westminster Mall	Westminster	CA
Northridge Mall	Salinas	CA
Simi Valley Town Center	Simi Valley	CA
Plaza Camino Real	Carlsbad	CA
Valley Plaza Mall	Bakersfield	CA
Northridge Fashion Ctr	Northridge	CA
Stoneridge Mall	Pleasanton	CA
Brea Mall	Brea	CA
Ontario Mills	Ontario	CA
Galleria at Tyler	Riverside	CA
Chico Mall	Chico	CA
Main Place Mall	Santa Ana	CA
Oakridge Mall	San Jose	CA
Northgate Mall	San Rafael	CA
FlatIron Crossing	Broomfield	CO
Meriden	Meriden	CT
Christiana Mall	Newark	DE
Shoppes @ Wiregrass	Tampa	FL
Sawgrass Mills	Sunrise	FL
Tyrone Square	St. Petersburg	FL
Coral Square Mall	Coral Springs	FL
Pembroke Lakes Mall	Pembroke Pines	FL
Coastland Mall	Naples	FL
Augusta Mall	Augusta	GA
Town Center at Cobb	Kennesaw	GA
Ala Moana Center	Honolulu	HI
Pearlridge Center	Aiea	HI
College Mall	Bloomington	IN
Jefferson Mall	Louisville	KY
Valley Mall	Hagerstown	MD
Annapolis Mall	Annapolis	MD
Oakland Mall	Troy	MI
West Acres Mall	Fargo	ND
Garden State Plaza	Paramus	NJ
Boulevard Mall	Amherst	NY
Sunrise Mall	Massapequa	NY
Midway Mall	Elyria	OH
Polaris Fashion Plaza	Columbus	OH
Mall at Fairfield Commons	Beaver Creek	OH
Tuttle Crossing	Columbus	OH
Clackamas	Portland	OR
Logan Valley Mall	Altoona	PA
Park City Center	Lancaster	PA
Neshaminy Mall	Bensalem	PA
Mill Creek Mall	Erie	PA
Robinson Twn. Ctr.	Pittsburgh	PA
Las Catalinas Shopping Ma	Caguas	PR
Plaza Las Americas	San Juan	PR
Mayaguez Mall	Mayaquez	PR
Plaza Del Caribe	Ponce	PR
Plaza Del Sol	Bayamon	PR
Anderson Mall	Anderson	SC
The Mall@Johnson City	Johnson City	TN
Baybrook Mall	Friendswood	TX
Ridgmar Mall	Ft. Worth	TX
Mall Del Norte	Laredo	TX
Ingram Park Mall	San Antonio	TX
Fashion Place	Murray	UT
South Towne Center	Sandy	UT
Galleria at Crystal Run	Middletown	NY
Fair Oaks	Fairfax	VA
Lynnhaven Mall	Virginia Beach	VA
Broadway Square	Seattle	WA

Stryper back on track and rocking Vegas!

Michael and his voice is feeling much better and Stryper just rocked Las Vegas! Below is a video from the show!

Stryper @ San Antonio & Odessa ** CANCELED **

From Timothy Gaines (Facebook):

Sorry Texas fans. Looks like we are canceling the whole Texas leg of the tour due to Michael having the flu. The dates will be made up next month from what I hear. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for your understanding and prayers. See you in Denver!!

From Oz Fox (Facebook):

San Antonio and Odessa are now canceled. Unknown if they will be re-scheduled. Waiting to hear back. On to Denver. Please pray that Michael will recover. Thanks, Oz

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Stryper @ HOB DALLAS & HOUSTON ** POSTPONED **

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Raleigh, NC

From: Deep South Entertainment – Stryper Management

STRYPER has postponed their concerts scheduled for tonight Wednesday November 4 (Dallas – House of Blues) and Thursday November 5 (Houston – House of Blues) due to artist illness.

The rescheduled dates are December 21 (Houston – House of Blues) and December 22 (Dallas – House of Blues).

Singer/ Songwriter Michael Sweet explains, “I’ve come down with a horrible case of the flu and now it seems to be spreading throughout the bus. I see reports all over the nation where bad cases of the flu are hitting America and had hoped we could make it through this entire tour without it affecting us, but unfortunately it has. It’s really bad and I wish our friends and fans all the best with their health during this season. I have seen a doctor and am on medication and anticipate a speedy recovery. My sincerest apologies to all the fans for this inconvenience but I look forward to seeing you all in December when we return. Just for these two shows we will be putting together a special Christmas segment of the show. It’ll be great to spend the holidays with our friends and fans in Dallas and Houston.”

The rescheduled shows will include a special Christmas segment and will include the fan favorite ‘Reason for the Season’, never before performed live at a Stryper show.

Tickets purchased for each concert will be honored on the rescheduled dates.
Fan meet and greet purchases will also be honored on the rescheduled dates.

For additional tour and ticket information, please visit www.livenation.com or www.stryper.com

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“MURDER BY PRIDE” LIMITED PICTURE LP ANNOUNCED!

Ulterium Records are proud to announce the release of a limited 12″ picture-disc edition of the latest STRYPER album “Murder by pride” for the European market. A deal was inked with the Italian label Frontiers Records and the release date is set to December 4th. The LP will be strictly limited to 500 copies, and comes with a full color poster inlay. Side A: 1. Eclipse of the son 2. 4 leaf clover 3. Peace of mind 4. Alive 5. The plan 6. Mercy over blame Side B: 1. Murder by pride 2. I believe 3. Run in you 4. Love is why 5. Everything 6. My love (I’ll always show)

The LP is available for pre-order at the Ulterium Records Store: www.ulteriumstore.bigcartel.com

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Michael Sweet gets engaged!

Taken from http://www.michaelsweet.com

Throughout the past twenty six years, I’ve always had a deep faith in God. I decided to commit my life to Him, and to honor and glorify Him in all that I do. There have been ups and downs, good times and bad times, and it hasn’t always been an easy road, especially the past two years. When Kyle was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, our family began grieving from that moment on. Although we tried to stay positive and faithful, there were many times that we questioned God and cried out “why”, feeling as though it was some kind of nightmare that we couldn’t wake from. I tried desperately to be strong and to be an example to my family and my friends and to be strong for Kyle, Michael and Ellena. Miraculously, by the strength and grace that only God can give, I was able to keep it together and not fall completely apart. God has always shown me that no matter how hard it gets or how painful it can be, He is always in control and He has a plan for my life.
I know this may come as a surprise to some of you but I had to make a decision to live my life and move forward in it. I could have very easily drawn the shades and hidden from the world. Instead, God brought someone so perfect for me at the perfect time. I know Kyle would want me to be happy just as I would have wanted her to be, if it had been me who was called home. I hope and pray that all of you reading this can understand.
It’s been a witness for me to see how accepting and supportive Mikey and Lena have been. I’m amazed at how much grace they both possess and how much of an example of Christ they are and continue to be. Kyle essentially raised and educated Michael and Ellena and because of her sacrifice to do so and her gift of teaching, they are without question, the most incredibly smart and loving kids and I love them more than words can describe! I’m so proud to be their father…..
As I mentioned in my last update A new chapter in my life I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to love again, unconditionally, without restraints, and to be loved in return the very same way. Although the past few years have been excruciatingly painful and trying, I feel as though I’ve been given a second chance at true love and to live life once again as it should be lived – happy, joyful and at peace. Most people are blessed in one lifetime with true love and I’ve been blessed twice and I continue to stand in awe of God’s favor and God’s hand upon my life. When you find someone that you can share your heart, mind and soul with and you long to share the rest of your life with, it cannot be planned or arranged, or forced in any way. It just happens – destiny unfolding right before your eyes and as a very dear friend of mine so recently said, “God is playing Connect the Dots, and all the dots are connecting”.
Lisa is a unique person in the sense that she has the ability to love and accept everyone, unconditionally, and without judgment. She is kind and caring and always puts the needs and feelings of others before her own. She reminds me constantly of why I’m here and what I’m here to do – to be a light and an encouragement to those around me and those I come in contact with. I have to admit that it’s been easy at times for me to lose sight of what I do and to take this ministry that God has loaned to me for granted. Lisa keeps me grounded and always helps me to come back to the reality and importance of what I do. She is a gift from God and I need her in my life.
I recently proposed to Lisa and she changed my life with one simple word – Yes! I am pleased to announce the news of our engagement and our commitment to each other through matrimony. She is an angel and a Godsend and I look forward to a lifetime together. I’ve always been open about my life and I wanted to share this news with all of you. You have always been there for my family and I want all of you to know how much I appreciate that! Thank you for your support, your faith in prayer and your encouragement over the years. It will never be forgotten or taken for granted.
Sincerely In Him,

http://www.michaelsweet.com

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Video for “I Believe” not shot… postponed…

According to resent information the video that was to be shot for the song “I Believe” on September 22, 2009 has been postponed. There has been no new date announced.

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Stryper to shoot music video for the song “I Believe”

On September 22, 2009 Stryper will be shooting a concept video for the song “I Believe” off of their new album “Murder By Pride”!

The video will be directed by Michael Sarna and produced by Inmotion Entertainment, Inc. Michael Sarna has quite the resume which includes working with bands such as Megadeth, Candlebox, Anthrax, Smashmouth, Counting Crows & Dream Theater. Visit www.michaelsarna.com to learn more about Michael Sarna and his numerous projects.

Michael Sarna will also be bringing you, the fans, a behind the scenes look at the entire “making of the video” process! Stay tuned as there will be updates, photos, and behind the scenes video clips provided directly from Michael Sarna from now until the video is released.

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Stryper Guitarist Oz Fox Discusses “Murder By Pride”

http://www.themusiciansvoice.com/

Here’s a brand new August 2009 interview with Stryper guitarist Oz Fox.  Stryper’s got a new CD out called “Murder By Pride,” which is a fine return to the hard edged, melodic, vocal harmony stuff that we’ve grown to love from the guys (with plenty of Oz’s trademark harmony guitar lines).  Oz talks here about the ideas behind the record, as well as writing and recording the disc.  He also gives his thoughts on what it’s been like since Stryper got back together a few years back.  2009 marks Stryper’s 25th anniversary, and the current tour will see bassist Tim Gaines back in the fold.  I talk a bit with Oz about the band reaching the 25 year mark.  Oz also opens up about his faith getting him through some tough times in the music business.  Stryper’s currently on the road supporting “Murder By Pride,” so make sure you check out the band’s website at www.stryper.com for a full listing of live dates.  Make sure to grab a copy of the new record as well – it’s classic Stryper with a bit more edge.  Thanks to Oz for the chat, it was great talking with him.

Listen to the interview at http://www.themusiciansvoice.com/

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